Out of Breath 4 days post op

[FattyGirl14 14]

Am I the only one... out of breath! I can barely walk around without wanting to stop n catch my breath.... especially coming up and down the stairs in my house... even when I move slowly n take breaks.., I was sleeved 12/21 also had a hiatal hernia repair

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[OceanSong 11]

No. I was huffing and puffing after very little activity for at least a week.

[jenreed_03 1]

I had the same symptoms on day 4 and 5. But it got better the more I moved around. Just be sure u get plenty of fluids. It is also a sign of dehydration.

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[Andell 53]

Nope. It's normal you aren't exactly getting in a ton of calories

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[FattyGirl14 14]

Today I still had some shortness of breath but a big improvement

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[theantichick 2,204]

It is very normal, you're taking in very few calories, and are likely at least a little dehydrated even if you're able to tolerate fluids well.

However, be cautious and if you're also having any sharp pains in your lungs call your doctor, as there is also a slight risk for clots in the lungs following any surgery.

http://www.webmd.com/lung/tc/pulmonary-embolism-symptoms

[sill21 69]

I had this a week out for about 3 days. I called my doctor and they told me to take half the pain medicine. I did and it helped. Now a couple days later it's gone.

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